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808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical landscape forever... by accident. It's the story of a sound that has been embraced by the world's top producers and performers, and has been name-checked on a whole host of hit records. Associated with numerous musical styles crossing both time and genre, its defining sounds are as relevant now as they ever has been. It defined hip hop and modern dance culture and it's sound continues to deliver dancefloor smashing beats today.

Credited cast:
Damon Albarn Damon Albarn - Himself
Arthur Baker Arthur Baker - Himself
Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Bambaataa - Himself
Chris Barbosa Chris Barbosa - Himself
Jellybean Benítez Jellybean Benítez - Himself (as Jellybean Benitez)
Biggs Biggs - Himself
Mike Butcher Mike Butcher - Himself
Tony Carrasco Tony Carrasco - Himself
Phil Collins Phil Collins - Himself
Felix Da Housecat Felix Da Housecat - Himself
David Dewaele David Dewaele - Himself
Stephen Dewaele Stephen Dewaele - Himself
Diplo Diplo - Himself
Fatboy Slim Fatboy Slim - Himself (as Norman Cook)
Chris Frantz Chris Frantz - Himself
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